Program Delivery & Project Controls Lead

Job overview

The Program Delivery & Project Controls Lead is based primarily in an MJ office, with travel to project sites or short-term client assignments as needed; the listing identifies Hollywood, FL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports McFarland Johnson’s Aviation division and National Program Management Practice. This leader connects field execution, executive governance, and business growth by overseeing capital programs and strengthening project controls. The work helps teams assess program health, anticipate risks, and make timely decisions about scope, cost, schedule, quality, and operational readiness.

What you'll do

• Oversee aviation and infrastructure capital programs
• lead project and construction management activities from scope and estimating through closeout
• manage client and stakeholder relationships
• oversee site construction, subcontractor performance, quality, and safety
• establish project controls for scheduling, cost, baselines, and earned value
• forecast trends and risks
• lead change management and risk mitigation
• deploy project management and analytics tools
• support business development
• build and mentor multidisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program delivery

project controls

aviation

capital programs

construction management

project scheduling

cost engineering

risk governance

business intelligence

team leadership

employee-owned

mcfarland johnson

hollywood fl

travel to project sites

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based incentive compensation
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off including parental leave
• fully funded employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k) match
• technical training and professional development.

Why this role

The firm is 100% employee-owned. The role calls for 20+ years of progressive experience and experience managing large capital projects or programs.

About the employer

McFarland Johnson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.